The Struggle Behind an Unreleased Documentary

Creating a documentary about Prince proved to be a difficult journey for filmmaker Ezra Edelman, who dedicated nearly five years to perfecting a nine-hour treatment titled 'The Book of Prince.' Despite receiving praise from critics and having conducted over 70 interviews, the film faced significant challenges, culminating in Netflix and Prince's estate mutually agreeing not to release it. Edelman described the experience as a painful and high-profile endeavor that left him feeling trapped by the expectations and realities surrounding the project. Ultimately, the culmination of hard work resulted in a project that may never be seen, illustrating the unpredictability and heartbreak inherent in documentary filmmaking.